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Wang Xizhi (303-361)

Timely Clearing after Snowfall. Section 3. Wang Xizhi, a master of calligraphy who lived in the Eastern Jin period, established the paradigm for modern cursive and running script forms. As a result, he became venerated as the "Sage of Calligraphy." This work, originally a personal letter written by Wang, is mostly in running script but also has the formalities of regular script, exhibiting a spirit of ease that is neither too quick nor too hesitant and has fluid beauty. No originals by Wang survive today, but this work as a faithful tracing copy from the Tang dynasty (608-907) serves as one of the most important pieces of visual evidence for later generations to understand his calligraphy. collection seals of Emperor Gaozong in the Southern Song, Emperor Zhangzong of the Jin dynasty, the Yuan imperial court, and the Ming dynasty appear on this work. Then it became one of the "Three Rarities" of the Qianlong emperor in the Qing dynasty. Album leaf, 23 x 14.8 cm.

Location National Palace Museum/Taipei/Taiwan

Unique Identifier ART551956

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3056px × 2288px

Photo Credit National Palace Museum, Taiwan/ Art Resource, NY

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